Wings Unfolded

My claws twitched, and suddenly the stillness vanished! I took a quick breath, feeling my bat ears swivel to catch every whisper of air. Looking up, I spotted a dark rifle resting above me against the striped wall. With an eager flutter, I raised my right wing and reached toward the barrel overhead, feeling the crisp, solid edge right under my claw tips. My wings actually move! I lowered myself back onto sturdy feet, grinning wide and ready for anything.